ommunicate (in a condescending tone) with Phoenix, yet she had to ignore the questions, for she was unsure why she had made the journey. The nurse came to her rescue, and in so doing gave an explanation why “grandma” had made this arduous voyage. She was caring for her grandson who was suffering from the result of having swallowed lye; consequently at that level of medical and social evolution meant being an invalid without any other sociological resources than his grandmother. Despite these travails Phoenix Jackson retains her composure, and more. Each of these incidents, although difficult to fully grasp within context of modern society, is still painful. Once she manages to reach town she manages to get a woman, busy with packages to assist her with one of her difficulties, her untied shoe. At the clinic she manages to push the attendant to 500% of her original offering. Subsequently she resolves to purchase her grandson a paper windmill with the two nickel profit she made entering town. These conflicts she faces only reflect the spirit shining from the character of Phoenix Jackson. ...
